Nurse (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut - DMHAS CT Mental Health Center; New Haven (CT); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Recruitment bonus: $3,000 annually (2/

Professional growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

State of Connecticut - DMHAS CT Mental Health Center in New Haven, CT seeks a Registered Nurse for the inpatient unit on second/third shifts (2:30 PM–11:00 PM/3:30 PM–12:00 AM). The job includes full-time 40 hours weekly, with a $3,000 yearly recruitment/retention bonus for those on second or third shift, prorated for part-time staff.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited nursing program and may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Experience in mental health nursing (preferred).
• Experience with medication administration using a medication and treatment kardex (preferred).
• Experience in holding groups on an inpatient unit (preferred).
• Experience in de-escalation techniques of patients in crisis (preferred).

Aufgaben

• Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physician's orders regarding diet, medication and treatment.
• Performs assessments.
• Changes dressings.
• Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation.
• Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals.
• Documents nursing interventions on medical records.
• Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and ensures their security.

Ausbildung

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Jobbeschreibung

Introduction

Are looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact and advance your career? Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Nurse to join their team!

HIGHLIGHTS

• FACILITY: Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)
• LOCATION: 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT
• UNIT: Inpatient Unit
• POSITION NUMBER: 126027

This position may be eligible for shift and weekend differential.

SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, Second Shift, 3:30pm - 12:00am

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

New! We’re excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025.

Second and Third Shift Positions

• Each Registered Nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift shall receive a “recruitment and retention” yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
• This bonus shall be pro-rated for part-time Registered Nurses.
• In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Discover the Opportunity to

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
• Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
• Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
• Make a difference in the public sector; and
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

ABOUT US

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness. We aim to treat people with mental illness in their communities, to provide a place for researchers from many fields to find new treatments, and to teach professionals in the care of mental illness.

PLEASE NOTE

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at [e-mail].

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physician's orders regarding diet, medication and treatment;
• Performs assessments;
• Changes dressings;
• Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation;
• Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals;
• Documents nursing interventions on medical records;
• Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and ensures their security;
• Maintains records and makes reports;
• Makes decisions in routine cases;
• Instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related individual care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues;
• Responds to emergencies;
• Maintains availability of medications and supplies;
• Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment;
• May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual's treatment or health/mental health care plans;
• May formulate and implement nursing care plans;
• May participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations;
• May administer routine tests;
• May conduct training;
• May delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols;
• May participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions;
• May physically restrain individuals;
• May provide related medical or mental health specialty services;
• May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics; current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods; and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols; and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic difference; and ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors; learn specialized individual care applicable to work assignment; listen and provide empathetic assistance to individuals and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments; develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, and their caregivers; respond to emergencies; respond to and seek supervision; encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work; analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in mental health nursing
• Experience with medication administration using a medication and treatment kardex
• Experience in holding groups on an inpatient unit
• Experience in de-escalation techniques of patients in crisis

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.